Community Oriented Reintegration of Ex-Combatants Twenty Second Quarterly Report

The program is implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Colombia, in partnership with the Government of Colombia (GOC) and other stakeholders. The report highlights the progress made in the second phase of the program, which aims to provide reintegration services to ex-combatants. During the quarter, 33 new projects were approved, totaling USD $4,868,369. The total number of projects approved in the second phase is 124, which will provide services to 66,145 beneficiaries. The total financial obligations of IOM through the USAID-funded program in the second phase amount to USD $16,693,995. The breakdown of projects per component is as follows: Support to the Demobilized Population accounts for 6%, while Justice and Peace/Assistance to Victims accounts for 94%. The report also highlights the progress made in the Tracking and Monitoring component, where the Skill and Progress Evaluation Instrument (IECC) was defined and a training component was developed with the ACR Service Centers. In the Inspector General's Office component, significant progress was made in the "Preventive control and monitoring of public policies on granting benefits to demobilized and reinserted population" and "Strengthening intervention activities of the Delegate of the Public Ministry of Penal Issues concerning the legal representation of victims in collective damage reparation incidents" projects. The Support to the Demobilized Population component approved three projects during the quarter, totaling USD $407,731. These projects aim to support the design and launch of productive projects, provide assistance to comprehensive projects, and train counterparts on psychosocial activities. The Verification of the Process component continued with its verification activities, with the MAPP/OEA continuing to verify the reintegration process of ex-combatants. The report also highlights the progress made in the Justice and Peace/Assistance to Victims component, where 82 projects were approved, totaling USD $15,419,919. The report concludes by highlighting the progress made in the second phase of the program and the commitment of IOM and its partners to continue providing reintegration services to ex-combatants in Colombia. The report also emphasizes the importance of continued support from donors and stakeholders to ensure the success of the program. The program's geographic focus is on Colombia, with a specific emphasis on the regions affected by the conflict. The program's timeframes are quarterly, with the current report covering the period from October to December 2011. The report does not provide specific recommendations, but it highlights the progress made and the challenges faced by the program. The program's implementation details are outlined in the report, which highlights the progress made in each component. The report also provides financial information, including the total financial obligations of IOM and the breakdown of expenses by component.